A Good Look at the S550’s Independent Rear Suspension

It’s probably safe to say that of all the improvements to the new Mustang, the one that’s gotten the most praise is the car’s independent rear suspension.

A point of issue for years about the Ford pony car, the decision to do away with the straight rear axle is probably the best thing the carmaker ever did.

A recent Edmunds report helps break down the fundamentals of the s550’s independent rear suspension with a detailed look at everything underneath, from the MacPherson struts to the spring and shock absorbers. The most revealing part of the piece is how tightly Ford packed the suspension, in order to make more space for things like the cockpit and cargo area.

The Edmunds report, which is loaded with helpful photos, also zeroes in on a number of things that speak to why the s550 performs so well, like how the steep incline of the lower control arm’s pivot axis helps to reduce the car’s squatting during high performance situations. Overall, it’s a really good read, and an interesting new look at the s550.

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Via [Edmunds]

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